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How To Prepare Guinea Hen Weed Tea

An herb possessing the lightly mild scent and taste of garlic is used medicinally for many ailments.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Boiling Time + Steep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon guinea hen weed (dried leaves, stems, root mix)
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Add guinea hen weed and water into a small pot over high heat. Bring liquid to a boil, for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Allow herbs to steep in water for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Remove the small pot from the burner and strain the liquid into your desired hot cup. Discard leaves and stems.
  3. Add honey, sugar, or just drink it without a sweetener. Enjoy!

Notes

If using powdered form of guinea hen weed it 1 1/2 teaspoon to 1 cup water.
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